Young musicians from Athy launch album celebrating town’s musical heritage
Mentor and singer Jack L joined MOA on stage to sing SohoMentor and singer Jack L joined MOA on stage
A GROUP of talented young musicians from Athy College has just launched a new album celebrating the town’s rich musical history, unveiling the project last Sunday night at a packed event in the Clanard Court Hotel.
The Made of Athy album, created by the MOA collective, features nine cover tracks connected to artists commemorated on the Made of Athy plaques around the town.
The collection pays tribute to musicians with ties to Athy, including The Smiths, The Buzzcocks, The Stone Roses, The Divine Comedy, Jack L, and Picture This. Tracks include ‘Jeane’ by The Smiths, ‘King of Soho’ by Jack L, and ‘Safe Ground’ by Toby Lee, and many more.
The MOA band is made up of eight young musicians: lead vocalists Makayla Farrell, Faith Price, Zoe Doyle, and Darragh Ennis, along with Colm Rothwell on drums, Senan Gilbert on guitar, Arthur Hevia on guitar, and Charlie Price on bass. All members of MOA signed autographs for attendees on the special night.
Organiser Colm Walsh said: “It was a great night, the young people were on top form.” The launch event, which took place at 7pm on Sunday 16 November, drew a large crowd and featured an appearances from musicians such as Jack L, as well as short speeches from community members involved in the project.
A highlight for attendees was the lively duet of The King of Soho between Jack L and MOA singer Darragh Ennis.
The evening was a vibrant celebration of Athy’s musical past and its emerging young talent.
